Ava DuVernay Will Receive Showman of the Year Award at 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards

Ava DuVernay will be receiving the Television Showman of the Year at the 57th Annual ICG Publicist Awards in 2020.

“Ava DuVernay is the talented force behind some of the most acclaimed works in television and film. Prior to becoming a filmmaker, Ava was an entertainment publicist for 12 years with her own firm,” Sheryl Main, Publicists Awards co-chair told the Hollywood Reporter. “She appreciates the importance of creative, strategic marketing campaigns and supports the roles of publicists making a movie. We are proud to honor Ava, her expanding career and growing body of work.”

The award-winning director, writer, and producer will join Ryan Murphy, Greg Berlanti, Shonda Rhimes, and many others that have received the award.

“This honor means something very special to me. It comes from a tribe of professionals that I was proud to call myself a part of for over a decade. I’m more than thrilled to be recognized by the publicist community that I can express,” DuVernay said in regard to receiving the award.

The ceremony will be held at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.